Greek Salad

This Paleo Greek Salad features fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect start to your day. Bursting with flavors, it's both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled (optional for strict Paleo)
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly.
2. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
6. If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Healthy fats from olive oil support heart health.

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